Potential uses of Artocarpus altilis Heartwood Extract in Cosmeceuticals

Nowadays, there are a lot of cosmeceutical products which are contained the extracts as active ingredient because of consumer demand on natural ingredients. Artocarpus altilis (breadfruit) is one of the plant economy which is not only used as a nutrition but also widely used in folk medicine including skin diseases. A. altilis heartwood extract have been reported to have several potential uses in cosmeceuticals, such as antioxidation, antiinflammation, antityrosinase and antiaging. The objective of this review is to propose the comprehensive knowledge of phytochemistry and biological activities of A. altilis heartwood extract and also the mechanisms of action of the extract.